Framed Charm Squares to GO! Quilt

It has been a gloomy few days here, with rain/sleet/snow...so I just had to make time to do a little quilting. I started this Framed Charmed Squares to GO! quilt on Saturday....cutting all the pieces with my AccuQuilt GO! Fabric Cutter. I used four different dies: 5" Square, 1 1/2" Strip, 2 1/4" Strip, and the 2 1/2" Strip...and had it cut in no time. I finished piecing the top on Saturday...then on Sunday, I made the binding and sleeves and pin basted the layers. Tuesday I made time to do the quilting...and finally, after a crazy busy morning, I worked on the binding this afternoon. The fabric is Charlevoix by Minick and Simpson for Moda...I just love the summery look of this fabric - the colors and the cherries make me happy! I had purchased a charm pack weeks ago and wasn't sure what I was going to make with it...then when I found the AccuQuilt pattern, I just knew I had to make a trip back to the quilt store and buy some yardage. I chose the yellow as sashing, as I really wanted to work with some bright, springy colors to uplift my mood. I was so happy with how this lap quilt turned out (it is actually labeled a baby quilt, but it is a nice lap size)...and so was Simba...the second I put in on the sofa to take a photo, he jumped right up and curled up on it (and he is still there - he looked so cute and content, I just didn't have the heart to move him).

The time spent in my sewing studio definitely did the trick - my "spring fever" is still in full effect, but working on this project definitely cheered up my mood! Find a little time to work on a project that brings you joy...